So when does fall leaf collection start in my town? Along with trick-or-treat hours, pumpkin recycling and haunted house events, that’s the question of the…
Nature Nearby is written by Naturalist Valerie Blaine, environmental education manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com….
Leaves are still hanging onto trees — at least, as of Oct. 4 in Kane County, IL. But it won’t be long before they start…
Because of the late fall and with leaves still trickling as we entered December, some Kane County communities extended their leaf collection program pick-up periods….
We’ve enjoyed the fall colors for the past few weeks, but now all of those leaves are starting to pile up on the ground. Unfortunately,…






